Cricket Enthusiasts Celebrate Bumrah’s Meteoric Rise and Pandya’s Historic Ascent in ICC Rankings
Jasprit Bumrah, the Player of the Series in the recent T20 World Cup, has soared 12 places to claim the 12th spot among the world’s top bowlers, according to the latest ICC rankings. Meanwhile, his teammate Hardik Pandya has become the first Indian to occupy the coveted No. 1 position for T20I allrounders, sharing the top spot with Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga.
Pandya’s all-round brilliance in India’s unbeaten World Cup campaign, where they lifted the trophy, has been the driving force behind his rise to the summit. The dynamic cricketer amassed 144 runs at a scintillating average of 48 and a strike rate of 151, while also picking up 11 wickets at an impressive average of 17.36. His match-winning performance of 3 for 20 in the final against South Africa was a testament to his all-round skills.
“Pandya’s all-round brilliance in India’s unbeaten World Cup campaign, where they lifted the trophy, has been the driving force behind his rise to the summit.”
Bumrah, on the other hand, has been equally impressive with the ball. The ace pacer claimed 15 wickets at a remarkable average of 8.26 and an economy of just 4.17. His crucial spell towards the end of the final played a pivotal role in turning the tide in India’s favor.
Other Indian players to make significant gains in the rankings include:
- Left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav, who moved up three places to be joint-eighth among the bowlers
- Seamer Arshdeep Singh, who gained four places to a career-best No. 13 after being the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 17 scalps
On the allrounder front, the quartet of Marcus Stoinis, Sikandar Raza, Shakib Al Hasan and Liam Livingstone have all risen one spot each, occupying the third, fourth, fifth and eighth positions, respectively.
The latest ICC rankings reflect the exceptional performances of these cricketers, and their achievements are sure to inspire Cricket enthusiasts around the world.
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